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What is PowerosC? |
PowerosC is a combination of the most popular add ons for osCommerce already installed into one easy to install complete package, this saves you
- Time, avoiding installation & testing time per individual add on, its ready to go!
- Money, imagine what the cost would be for having this made for you!
PowerosC has been designed to give you the owner the correct tools out of the box which you need to run and administer your site, it gives your clients flexibility and choice maximizing the opportunities of more sales.
Every aspect of your, and your customers on line shopping experience has been looked at and tools added to improve this, from more shipping choices, more payment choices, purchase without an account, Gift vouchers, you can even give your customers a sign up discount!
Included with PowerosC are my own developed "Edit Pages" you can edit various pages with the HTML editor from admin, a huge difference on the standard osCommerce package
PowerosC is a complete shopping cart solution no other additions are necessary. (unless you want to)!.
This store you are on now is built on PowerosC.
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Can i install PowerosC myself? |
Yes of course, PowerosC has been designed to install the same way an ordinary osCommerce package does, i have included in the package a quick install guide to assist you in this.
I also offer an installation service if you require this.
Installation normally takes around 10 minutes at the most, due to certain packages included there are additional set up requirements you need to follow, and as is normal setting up file permissions.
From initial installation for PowerosC to the required steps, you can be ready to start selling within 30 minutes! |
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I have invested in a Template, can you add it to PowerosC? |
Yes, I have merged many templates into PowerosC it takes a few days to convert and there is little if any difference to the layout and look of your template.
Two of the latest Templates combined with PowerosC |
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Will is work on my windows server? |
Yes PowerosC has been developed to work on Windows servers as well as Linux & I servers |
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Why is PowerosC such great value for money? |
I get asked this on average twice a day!
I like to give value for money, this does not mean the product is in any way inferior!
When you get PowerosC you are getting a high quality package that has been produced by a professional, also because you are not having the program exclusively then you are paying for a share of its cost to produce, like many other forms of software (Windows, dream weaver etc..) |
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Do you do any other type of work, or just Templates and PowerosC? |
Yes i am able to write add ons, modify your current store, fault find and repair errors on your site.
I have worked on hundreds of stores, and fixed many different problem, or introduced customer scripts, most recently i wrote a bank transfer payment method, a custom log in system, shipping to city modules, plus much more. |
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Will i get updates, do you do updates? |
Yes from time to time i issue updates to the core program, this will occur after reviewing any updates to individual add ons for weather they add value or diminish value.
If it is found to improve PowerosC then i will issue them as an update along with an installation file, in most cases it will be a file replacement which will be quick and easy for you to complete. |
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Is PowerosC secure? |
Yes, very.
I have taken this aspect of PowerosC seriously, in PowerosC you will have
- HTACCESS Admin protection, enabled via admin
- Security pro (cleans the query string)
- Site monitor (check you files to see if any have changed)
- Removal of the File manager file, a major security risk.
- Captcha anti spam protection of the contact us page.
- You have to specify your own admin folder name during installation, a huge leap forward in security!
- Anti Cross site scripting code linked to a redirect page
This package is probably the most secure you will find on the Internet for osCommerce. |
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Are there any conflicts between the addons, do they all work together? |
No there are not, all of them have been added properly, and where these was any issue i have recoded to make them all work as one.
PowerosC has been tested, and tested i guarantee the code reliability.
As i work on these addons i notice errors and correct them as i work, also i give the updates back to the community for others to use. I also introduce my own code where necessary for the benefit of the PowerosC user.
Upon occasion, it has been known for poorly administered servers to have issues with PowerosC, osCommerce in general, this is due to the set up of the server and not the package, permissions settings are the main problems that are encountered, saying this it is rare and getting more so as hosts sort their servers, this doe snot only have an impact on osCommerce but server side technology in general. |
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Can i try before i buy? |
Yes, if you would like to view the admin side, please contact me and i will arrange for you to have access to a test site admin account, unfortunately you cannot download and test it on your own server.
I have recently worked with a client who wanted to ensure that T HUB worked with PowerosC, it worked fine, but its good to know before you buy, so if you have any quires please get in touch to see if we can test them. |
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Is the Added code safe? |
Yes, all of the add ons used, are properly written, or changed to ensure they work with existing osC code, all of them use predefined functions from within osC and the code used is a great addition, this means that if you should want to add other addons yourself, then you should not have too much of a problem, also it makes updating easier. |
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Does PowerosC work with SSL? |
Yes it does, i recommend you use SSL, either a dedicated certificate or Shared is fine.
Please note that only certain pages are required to be SSL protected, the sign in page, account creation and edit pages, and the checkout pages, everything else should be non SSL.
This is all automatic with no input from yourself once you have set it up.
To set up SSL on PowerosC will take you 2 minutes once you have the Cert installed by your Host or yourself. |
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Even though its comprehensive, the add on i want is not present. Can i install it myself? |
This depends on two things
- The complexity of the add on you want to add,
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- The technical knowledge you have with PHP and SQL
This is the case with standard osCommerce, however due to the number of add ons the code had been added to, but not changed out of any recognition, many customers who want specific to their needs add ons, have added other contributions themselves with out any problem at all, others have opted to have me do the work for them. |
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Can i change the layout myself or do i need to use your services to do this? |
You can change the layouts yourself if you wish, PowerosC comes in various styles
Standard
This is the normal osCommerce layout, look, and feel. Ready for you to start to make your own
Standard Centered
The same as above but I have centered the store,
Rounded
This style has great looking rounded boxes, with the standard width
Rounded centered
Rounded boxes and centered on the page.
Giving you the widest range of styles so you can use as is or easily customize, these options are also great for developers to sell on to their clients.
Also there are a range of the very popular Bubble templates based upon PowerosC.
I am creating more and more to give you choice, and really reduce your costs!
I am able to merge PowerosC with most templates, or am able to create a custom template / Look just for you. |
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